Classic Costume

Classic Costume Fabulous frocks, fabrics, fun stuff, inspired by the past. https://linktr.ee/classic_costume

https://www.classic-costume.co.uk Welcome to the page for Classic Costume, where you can find images of costumes I make, costumes I like, news of other costume makers, sellers and auctioneers, pictures and links to other costume related stuff - shoes, hats, gloves, fabrics and haberdashery, plus 'Mad Costume of the Month'
Its lovely to see and hear what other people are doing - stops me g

oing nuts talking to the sewing machine - and you are welcome to share your costume photos and comments.

04/12/2025

Decided to retro-fit a busk to my self drafted white corset from - following instructions from - yes Beth I was paying attention 🥸. This is a personal project so it may take a while… I’ll keep you posted. . .

Last posting dates for this year- after 20th I will be away with family until 2026 😍🤪😜🎉
03/12/2025

Last posting dates for this year- after 20th I will be away with family until 2026 😍🤪😜🎉

01/12/2025

The paler one has an ecru pin-dot ground, very typical of 18th century fabric prints - and it’s the one that slipped into the previous video unnoticed - east confused with the deck egg ground I guess😜🤷‍♀️These are also £180 direct from me.

01/12/2025

More for Cyber Monday - buy direct from me for £180 inc UK shipping, message for details.

01/12/2025

First up for Cyber Monday: Cotton wrapping gown with velvet lining, length nape to hem 49 inches. £180 including UK post. I now ship to USA, for approximately 10% extra, (plus shipping) DM to enquire 😍😎. gown

30/11/2025

More of the velvet wrappers - with pockets 🤓

30/11/2025

Wrapping gowns to keep you warm this winter, details coming soon😍😎.

30/11/2025

Banyans in the pipeline for December 😍😍😍an age old pattern which makes very efficient use of fabric - it’s only introducing the underarm curve that leads to any leftover fabric, use of underarm gussets would eliminate that 😎.

23/11/2025

Painful pocket making today. I’ll still have to get the seam ripper out next week but ENOUGH 🤯 it’s looking like it will all be worth it 😍😬🤓.

21/11/2025

Had to add this baby to the seasonal sparkle. I’ll be blinging up the haberdashery shelves next. Lots of seasonal sparkle incoming open Thursday to Sunday 12 till 4 and longer, check with me if in doubt ###x.

15/11/2025

A swimming rather than flying visit to and artisans and reenactors market - over 12 hrs driving in some of the most awful conditions I’ve seen- but warm and dry now and sharing my Best Buy 😬 iykyk and stay safe out there xx.

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